Saturday, May 14, 2011

I did make and eat this on Friday, but ran a little late in my posting.

I'm going to tell you something. In confidence. You know, between you and me.

I stepped on the bathroom scale the other day and there was a number (in big, bright blue digital characters) that is just not right with the world. I mean, the biggest number I've ever seen. Ever.

I'm afraid the state or feds are gonna come barging through the door, while I'm standing in front of an open refrigerator, and arrest me for perjury...for the weight shown my driver's license is, um, not close to the actual number. Oy vey. I need to move a lot more and eat a lot less.

So, I tried to lighten up my little quiche. I dropped the crust and the bacon. I replaced the bacon with small pieces of ham (way less in fat). But it didn't lose any flavor.

Finally, I know this probably isn't anywhere "around my French table", but I did eat my second half with some Salsa Lizano sauce from Costa Rica. It goes perfectly with egg dishes. :)

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Oh, I know that feeling. Last week I decided to get serious aboutthe numbers on my scale as well. Of course I do this every week.I decided to stop eating bread for awhile and see if it helps. With all this cooking going on, and Tricia always stopping by with newgoodies for us to try, it gets difficult. All I can do is try. Your quiche looks great with out the crust, and many quiches are made withham. Good job.

I love pie crusts, but somehow with quiche, I think I'd prefer it without! I like your reinterpretation. And I love that you didn't do something crazy like get rid of all the egg yolks because egg yolks and whites together make a very healthy combination.

Beautiful - I threw my scale out the window about a month ago and decided it was time to become better friends with my running shoes. Alas, I didn't have the will power to forego the crust or the pancetta. Bravo to you and good luck! Hopefully, the license police will be off your trail soon.

I definitely feel the same level of denial/resignation looking at the scale go up a little. I try to work out in the week at least to neutralize the effect of these weekend overindulgences. I really like your variations, especially omitting the crust!